Inuyasha is human, Kagome is a dog he found on the street and took in. During Kagome's POV's, Inuyasha is speaking Japanese. Inyasha's POV will have the english translations. This is going to be an interesting ride!
I love my master. He's kind and strong. When he speaks to me I don't understand, but when he says that same phrase, "Kagome no koto ga suki da," with a smile painted on the lines of his face, somehow, I know he loves me too.
Tales of a Dog
Ningen no Seiyaku
Human Limitations
(Inuyasha's POV)
The phone rang loudly the next morning, waking me from my much needed sleep. Kagome stirred groggily next to me, her ears laying back against her head at the incessant ringing. Groaning, I pushed the covers off my body, exposing myself to the cold air, and shuffled toward the phone with dragging feet.
"Jeez," I mumbled to no one in particular, willing the phone to shut up. I finally reached the phone and picked it up, my fuddled voice still heavy with sleep.
"Hello?"
"INU-CHAN!" a voice boomed through the phone, making me jerk the phone away from my ears as the last person who I wanted to hear from screamed, instantly forcing me awake.
"Misaki…" I spat in the phone. "What the hell?"
"Oops, were you sleeping? I'm so sorry, Inu-chan!" Kouga's voice cackled. "You seemed so exhausted yesterday, that I thought I should call and check up on my favorite little chibi!"
Shut up, you stupid bastard, just go die, will ya?" I yelled back into the receiver.
"Aww, Inu-chan, why are you always so mean to me? And here I was just checking on your well being!" Kouga said, and I could practically see the fake pout on the wolfish man's face. "Contrary to your belief, chibi, I didn't call you for pleasure," he said, and I responded by growling into the phone. "You're late for work, idiot! And Sesshomaru-san isn't very happy with you. Hurry up and get your ass down here!"
"No," I said flatly, watching as Kagome hopped off the bed and trotted down the hallway to escape the noise.
"Eh? What do you mean, 'no'? We only got through a fourth of the weeks tests yesterday! If we don't get caught up soon, Onigumo-sama's going to get pissed!" Kouga said, his voice getting unnecessarily louder again.
"No means no. I told you bastards my chakra was getting too low, but you kept on insisting on doing one more test, and another one after that. I've got less than half of the chakra I did yesterday, and there's no way I can do it again today. I'm taking the day off, so you'll just have to get by without me."
"Come on, you big wuss! Don't give me that bull! Its not like you have to do much anyway! All you ever have to do is point your finger and make a pretty light show!" Kouga screamed accusingly.
"Well excuse me for not wanting to blow half my face up like Shishinki!" I yelled back, losing the last drops of patience. Takashi Shishinki had been one of the men hired at the same time I had been, as a person who could use their spiritual abilities to test out their theories and run their experiments. But of course, the scientists, not knowing how to properly gauge a person's chakra limitations, pushed him too far, resulting in a massive explosion that scorched off half of Shinshiki's face. After that, since his two year contract was still applicable, Shishinki had moved to the research part of the program, and had proven himself to be much more efficient at planning experiments rather than running them.
It was a low blow to make…even for me. But like hell if I was going to let those idiots do the same thing to me that they did to Shishinki.
"Listen here you dumbass, you –" but Kouga was cut short by a new voice taking the phone.
"Takahashi," said the new, cold, deep voice belonging to Tashio Sesshomaru. "You are needed down at the lab, and you will come immediately."
"Sorry, Tashio-san, but as I've already told Misaki-san, my chakra limits were pushed too far yesterday, and I need a day of recovery. I'll run a test from my station here today if its necessary, but there is no way that I can come into the lab today," I said, attempting at being respectful while still implying with the tone of my voice that I'd love nothing more than for him to shove a ten foot pole up his frigid ass.
"Not acceptable," he said, not missing a beat. "Need I remind your thick skull that you are still under contract?"
"A contract that clearly gives me authority to take a sick day when my chakra levels have gotten too low," I said back smoothly, expertly concealing the anger bubbling beneath the surface.
"Listen here, you brat," Sesshomaru growled, and I smirked, knowing that I had forced a look of annoyance on the emotionless bastard, like only I could. "You get your ungrateful ass down here right now or –"
"Or what?" I scoffed, cutting him off mid rant. "You'll fire me? Hire someone else? Go ahead! But don't expect to find someone willing to work as many hours as I have!"
For a moment, there was no response from the other end of the line, and I knew that I had cornered him.
"None the less…you have a responsibility to this project! Hundreds have invested everything into our work, and if this falls through, we'll all be left with nothing but the memory of six wasted years. I always knew you were a self centered idiot, but this is low, even for you!" he said monotone. "Take some responsibly for once in your miserable life!"
"I'm the only one from the original group of people you hired that cared enough to stay on! I've put everything into the project, so I'd appreciate it if you didn't act like I don't give a crap!" I roared, abandoning any attempts of respect. "I told you all that there were too many tests on the agenda, and that I could never do them all, but you wouldn't listen! You never listen!"
"Quit overestimating you're self worth, gaki!" Sesshomaru said snidely into the phone, and downstairs I heard Kagome barking. "Don't pretend that you understand the inner mechanisms of this project! You are nothing more than an insignificant fly, lucky enough to leach upon the spoils of those of us who actually have an ounce of intelligence! Stop behaving like a spoiled child, get your worthless person down to the lab, and perform the way we tell you to!"
"…my sincerest apologies…Sesshomaru-sama," I hissed through clenched teeth, putting a sarcastic emphasis on the honorific. "I'll be sure not to give into to my delusions that we are all invaluable to this project ever again. Now if you excuse me," and as if on cue, Kagome howled again, a long and loud note, "I have more important things that require my attention," I said, slamming the phone down on the receiver before he had a chance to respond.
I stormed from the room and thundered down the stairs. How dare he. How dare he! Kouga may be and annoying idiot, but that bastard Tashio always knows the one thing to get under my skin! He never passes up the chance to undermine me in anyway possible. I'm freaking sick of it!
I turned the corner and headed to the front door where I knew Kagome would be, and I spotted her sitting next to the door, looking up at me pitifully with her big, shinning brown eyes. I reached out a hand and pulled the door open, and her tail began wagging like mad as she dashed out into the yard.
I stood in the frame of the door and brooded, watching as she ran around the yard in circles, sniffing the bushes and chasing a rouge squirrel up a tree, barking at it like mad. Every now and then, she'd look back at me hopefully, and I knew she was waiting for me to go out and join her, maybe throw her ball for her across the yard. But I was too lost in thought, Tashio Sesshomaru's words floating back into my mind.
"I always knew you were a self centered idiot…"
"Stop behaving like a spoiled child…"
"You are nothing more than an insignificant fly…"
"Quit overestimating your self worth, gaki…"
"Don't pretend that you understand the inner mechanisms of this project…"
"Take responsibility for once in you're miserable life!"
I wanted to snap his neck! I'm tired of him treating me like I'm nothing! I'm just as important to the project as he or any one else on the project is! I'm not some stupid moron looking for a big paycheck! I've forfeited so much for this, and I've never gotten any recognition! No acknowledgements for ideas or theories that have always led to success, no thanks for the countless extra hours I've spent researching and pushing myself! I'm sick of those bastards taking credit for any discoveries I've made! I'm sick of being looked at like some sort of misbehaving child! I'm SICK of it!
I put countless hours of thought and research into every one of my theories, and yet they're always disregarded without even a glance! And I've learned the hard way that by sharing with the wrong people only ends in them taking all the credit, and the raise that goes with it! Not that I care about the money…hell I have enough as it is! But it frustrates me to no end that no one thinks I'm capable of intelligent thoughts and ideas! I just wanted to prove to them all…especially that damn Sesshomaru bastard, that I'm worth something!
If only Onigumo would listen to me about the red chakra's abilities! I know that there's more to it than everyone else seems to think, but he won't listen to me because he still sees the kid he hired six years ago! I knew that if I could just come up with a way to prove that the red chakra changed more than just physical traits! If I could do that…I could bring it straight to Onigumo, bypassing the bastards who'd pass it off as their own work, and the morons who'd disregard it. I wish I just knew how!
I wish…
I looked out over the yard, and spotted my black little dog rolling on her back in a sunny spot of grass. Enjoying the day without a care in the world.
And then it hit me.
"Kagome, come!"
(Kagome's POV)
A loud unpleasant noise woke me up the next morning, and I flattened my ears against my head in protest. I willed it to go away. I didn't want the day to start yet…I wanted to stay curled up next to my master.
Unfortunately, it was not to be. I felt the whole bed shift as master forced himself out of bed, and I immediately felt the loss of his warmth.
"Mou…" came the sound of his voice, and I cracked open my eyes from under the blankets to watch his progression to the offensive noise.
He picked up the devise and held it to his ear, and said in a groggy voice, "Moshi moshi?"
"INU-CHAN!" came a loud scream that caused me to jump, and I looked around the room frantically for the source. But there was only master in the room!
"Misaki…" my master responded, in an impressive imitation of a growl. "Nan da yo?"
I watched him as he spoke into the devise, and tilted my head to the side. I'd seen him do if before, but I never could figure out its purpose. I wished that he'd put the thing back into it's holder and come back to make the bed warm again, so I could go back to sleep.
"Urusai, baka yarou! Sinde shimae un!" he screamed, and I figured that meant that we would be up for the day. I stood slowly and bent back on my hind legs to stretch, giving a yawn as I did so. I jumped down from the bed and plodded out from the room as master continued to speak into the devise he held.
I went through the hallway and down the staircase to the first floor of our house, making my way to the windows to look out at the morning sun. I gazed with satisfaction at the land my master and I lived on, the land I protected. Wild flowers and trees lined the yard, and I could see the few patches of grass that were worn thin, indicating the places where master had played with me.
A whine of longing escaped my throat as I thought about how wonderful the grass would feel beneath my paws. I wanted to roll around, feeling the blades scratch against my coat as I rolled on my back. I wanted to sniff at the flowers that added their own gloriously individual scents to my home. I wanted to chase after that damn squirrel that was burring his nuts in my territory…AGAIN.
I could feel a growl building in my throat as I kept my eyes trained on the squirrel's twitching little tail. He paused from his digging, acorn held in his teeth to stare at me. His furry appendage swayed back and forth as he surveyed me, trapped behind the invisible barrier. Foolishly deeming me as no threat, he turned his back on me, and continued to defile my territory.
I needed to get out…I needed to protect master's property…now!
I began barking, loud as I could. Whether it made my master come to let me outside, or scarred that pitiful excuse of a creature first, I didn't care. I just needed to do something before it was too late.
The squirrel wasn't deterred by my war cries. The damnable creature had the nerve to sit on my grass, blatantly ignoring me. I began to bark louder, but my efforts were wasted, as the squirrel refused to retreat and continued to mock my inability to chase him away.
I turned my head with a whine, listening for the sounds of my master coming to set me loose, but there was none.
I really hated to do it…I don't want to bother my master, but I HAD to get that squirrel!
I sat on the ground, and tilted my head back; letting loose a piercing howl that caused the squirrel in the yard to startle.
Finally, I heard the approaching footsteps of my master coming towards me. When he rounded the corner, I looked up at his disgruntled face with apologetic eyes, and for a moment, I was afraid that I had offended him in some way. When his eyes locked with mine, his wound up face seemed to relax a little, and he walked more calmly to me. As soon as his hand touched the doorknob, my tail started up like a rudder, and as the door creaked open, I dashed out as soon as the crack was big enough.
That dumb squirrel didn't know what hit it when I came barreling towards it, barking like mad and a gleeful leap in my step. I chased him around the yard until he sought refuge in the trees, and I was left to celebrate my victory in battle.
I marveled in the scent of the morning air. The grass was still damp with moister from the night, and new flowers were opening up their delicate petals after a long nap, releasing their fragrance to my sensitive nose.
It was paradise.
Running around in my own slice of heaven, I could nearly forget what it had been like, living in the cold before master found me. My heart was bursting with happiness, and I knew that life couldn't possibly be any better…except…
I paused mid step to look at my master, standing in the door to the house with a somber look.
My master…
He's given me everything, he takes care of me all the time, and I love him so much. But sometimes, especially whenever he leaves our home, he just looks so…sad.
I absolutely hate it when master looks sad. He makes me so happy, he shouldn't have to feel the sadness he selflessly drives away from me.
I just wish there was a way for me to help him, to take his sadness away as he takes away mine. But I just…didn't know how.
Though there was one thing that I knew for sure. No matter what it took, I would help my master be happy.
"Kagome," his voice came suddenly, "kuru!"
(Inuyasha's POV)
As soon as she entered the house, I shut the door and began to walk, knowing without looking that she would follow me. She always did.
I walked quickly down to my office in the basement, my excitement mounting and my heart beating loudly from the adrenaline that pumped through my body. I threw open the door, not caring when it banged against the wall, and the sounds of Kagome's nails clicking on the concrete floor was right on my heels.
This was the place where I performed experiments from home. An HD camera was positioned in the center of the room, allowing for a wide-angle shot of the only bare space in the cluttered room. I crossed the room in a few strides, and Kagome reached me a few seconds later.
"Kagome, sit," I commanded, and, ever obedient, she complied instantly, her large eyes staring at me with a mixture of confusion and excitement, as if she could sense my feelings and was reacting to them as well.
"Stay," I said as I moved hastily towards the camera. I flipped it on and made sure that my little black dog was visible through the viewfinder. With almost shaking hands, I pressed the record button and, nearly tripping over the camera's tripod in my haste, went back to the middle of the floor.
I got down onto one knee in front of her, and laid my hand on her head, scratching her ears reassuringly. Seeing the way her tale wagged madly at such a simple gesture made me pause for the first time since hatching my scheme.
Was this really such a good idea?
What if…by some chance, Onigumo and the other scientists were right? What if I ended up hurting, or killing the only thing in my life that seemed good?
The snide, taunting faces of Kouga and Sesshomaru flashed in my minds eye, and my resolve returned, with renewed vigor.
I had done the calculations. This would work.
Closing my eyes, I began to dig deeply into my chakra reserves. They were still somewhat depleted from the day before, but I couldn't make myself wait. I concentrated on the flow of energy, causing sweat to form on my brow, and red energy to light up my palms.
I pushed the energy out, encompassing my dog's little body. Feeling the drain already, I knew I had to move quickly, and I began to focus on the manipulation.
I pictured the change in my head, the lengthening of bones and tissue, the receding snout and tail, and as a heat spread down my arm and to my fingertips, I knew without the use of my eyes that it was working.
But I was forced to look when a sharp cry assaulted my hearing.
My eyes snapped open, and I found myself staring with a kind of sick horror at the metamorphosis that was taking place. Black fur fell from her body in clumps, leaving bare skin, skin that was pulling and stretching, desperately trying to keep up with the rapid growth of the contents it held together. Limbs elongated, paws developed fingers and toes, her tiny body grew and shifted to accompany additional bones and joints, and all the while my little dog's morphing muscles convulsed and shuddered, Kagome's shrieks and cries of pain piercing the air.
Fear rose in my chest and stabbed my heart.
I hadn't known that this would happen. There had never been any indication before, not even when transforming live creatures. I hadn't known that she would feel pain…much less that it would be to this extent!
Wide brown eyes found mine through a haze of red light, pleading…begging…hurting…
I wanted to stop, this wasn't supposed to happen like this. But I couldn't…I couldn't now! I couldn't leave her body in this state somewhere between her canine form and the form I was forcing her to be!
The warmth that spread down my hand was growing still, the heat beginning to burn my flesh. I could feel my energy running low…lower than I had ever allowed it to before. But I kept pushing, drawing ever ounce of energy in my body, because if I didn't, Kagome could die.
As my limbs shook from the strain and heat, and Kagome's cries became less and less animalistic and more…humanoid, I couldn't help the sob that escaped my throat at the despair and guilt that clouded my every thought.
Suddenly the world around us exploded in a blinding flash or red. The force blew my back, and I hit the wall hard, a sense of trepidation filling my thoughts.
What on earth had I done?
(Kagome's POV)
Cold.
Everything felt so cold.
I lay crumpled on the hard floor, cold seeping through my body as I whimpered loudly into the ground.
Pain.
So much pain.
It prickled every inch of my body, even the inside of my head was throbbing with it.
With extreme effort, I forced open my eyes, and immediately began to tremble with fear and confusion.
Everything looked different. My panicked eyes darted from place to place. Familiar shapes…but they were so different. So…bright…
What was happening to me?
I let loose a whine, but ceased as soon as the sound reached my ears, muffled and not as clear as it should have been.
Was my hearing fading now too?
With rising apprehension I tried to push myself to stand…but I discovered with horror something else.
My legs were far too long.
I fell with a painful thud back to the hard ground, and terror stricken I tried again with the same results.
"M-matte…matte, Kagome!" came a sound, again muffled and softer than it should have been, but I recognized it all the same.
Swinging my head around wildly, I tried to find the source. I felt a pressure in my throat as my eyes landed on a familiar form, reaching out towards me.
Master…
With a cry of relief, I threw my stricken body forwards, and took my usual place in my master's comforting arms, burying my face in his chest.
Then, I knew nothing more, as the world around me faded to blissful nothing.
(Inuyasha's POV)
When I came to, the light from the sun had long since ceased to shine through the window, and all around me moonlight shone in its place. Confused, I tried to move, but the cramping of my muscles forced me to keep my uncomfortable position. Dazed, I gripped my head with pain as I blinked furiously, trying to remove the spots from my vision.
A moan sounded from across the room, and squinting my eyes, I made out a form lying in a heap on the floor.
A human form.
"…K'gome," I groaned, my voice barely audible.
The human on the floor lifted her head, and dark raven hair spilled to her bare shoulders. The human began to shake, and her head swiveled wildly back and forth. A confused cry sounded from her throat, but was choked off as her shoulders tensed.
My eyes were wide with amazement.
It had worked.
Suddenly, she attempted to scramble up, but newly formed arms and legs wouldn't allow it, and she repeatedly went tumbling to the floor.
"…w-wait…wait!" I said quickly, finding my voice and pushing myself off the wall to reach her. "Kagome!"
At the sound of her name, her head snapped to me, and large brown eyes I could recognize anywhere locked with mine.
I felt my heart rise to my throat as I saw the human face of my former little dog for the first time, and I paused, my hand reaching out to her.
With a cry, Kagome launched her trembling body into my outstretched arms, and I held the girl as she shook with fear, sobbing blindly into the fabric of my shirt.
I simply sat there, eyes wide and guilt stabbing my heart, unable to do anything else in my shock.
Soon I realized that she had stopped crying, and, looking down at her human face, I realized she had passed out. My hands that held her shook with the combined stress of my excitement, grief, and exhaustion.
I knew that I couldn't leave her here. I had to give her some kind of protection.
Noticing her nakedness for the first time, I forced back the blush that fought its way onto my face. Pointedly looking away, I sat her gently in my lap, and lifted my shirt over my head. Carefully, I threaded her limbs through the article of clothing, taking care not to injure her already damaged body.
With at least something to ward of the cold, I shakily moved to stand, cradling her sleeping form close, so that her head lay tucked under my chin. My legs shook from exhaustion, but I forced myself to keep steady, no wanting to drop my delicate cargo.
I carried her up the stairs and through my house, feeling the toll of each step on my body. When I finally reached my bedroom, I laid her carefully down in the bed that was still unmade from that morning. I pulled the comforter over her, forcing my hands to cooperate just a bit longer.
When I saw her breathing with the rise and fall of the blankets, I gave in to my body. My knees buckled and I fell to the floor, not having the strength to keep myself up any longer.
I passed out before my head even hit the floor.
There's chapter two! Took a while to write, sorry I've had little access to a computer. Anyway I'm really excited to keep this story going! Hopefully the next chapter won't take as long. I really need to finish the chapter for my other stories going on.
Did anyone catch the reason to Kagome's "strange vision"? The person to guess correctly gets…something…idk yet maybe the chapter before anyone else!
Leave a review if you've got the time!
Ja ne!
~Lions Heart (ROAR! ^-^)